The city on the Atlantic coast of northern Morocco also known as Arcila, Arzila, Asilah or Assilah in English is located about 45 kms south of Tangier. It floats along a plain of ancient land along a hill bordering with the Atlantic Ocean. The old city stands, languished behind its beautiful walls defying the ocean for five centuries. Every Thursday morning, a lively and colourful souk is installed at the foot of the ocher walls: with their clothes and wide hats, men and women in the field expo their products of their land, which pile up in large baskets and baskets wicker.